Health fair: A community health fair inclusive of free medical screenings such as blood pressure, depression, bone density, dental and vision; flu shots for the first 150 visitors; and more will be available. Free and open to all. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13. Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers. 770-483-8705, trappist.net.
Cue a concert: Messianic recording artist Paul Wilbur will give a live performance inclusive of selections from his upcoming album "Roar from Zion." Free and open to all with a contribution of one canned food item; a love offering will also be accepted. 9 p.m. Oct. 13 and 4 p.m. Oct. 14. Congregation Beth Hallel, 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell. 770-641-3000, bethhallel.org.
Guest preacher: During Friends and Family Sunday, attendees will hear a special sermon on the topic of lessons in living by the Rev. Jack Bomar, lead pastor at United Church in Beaufort, South Carolina, and founder of Blessing Hands USA Inc., a nonprofit organization established to revive, restructure and revitalize communities. Free and open to all. 8 and 10 a.m. Oct. 14. Hillside International Truth Center Inc., 2450 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta. 404-758-6811, hillsideinternational.org.
Author talk: Tony Grooms, author and professor of creative writing and director of the master of arts in professional writing program at Kennesaw State University, will speak about his latest book, "The Vain Conversation," which was inspired by actual events and focuses on the question of redemption for racial crimes. Free and open to all. 7 p.m. Oct. 24. St. Benedict's Episcopal Church, 2160 Cooper Lake Road SE, Smyrna. 678-279-4300, mysaintb.org.
Community lecture: Greg Garrett, author and professor at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, will present on the topic, "Living with the Living Dead: What Zombies Can Teach Us About Life, Community and Hope" using popular zombie apocalypse narratives. Guests will be challenged to think about how to navigate terrifying situations, forming communities, ethical decisions and ways in which faith can simultaneously encourage fearless and humble responses. Garrett's presentation will be the annual Jane Baird Lecture, an annual appointment in honor of former Cathedral Book Store manager Jane Baird. 7 p.m. Oct. 18. The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta. 404-365-1000, stphilipscathedral.org.
Trunk or treat: Families will enjoy an afternoon of spooky games, a bouncy house, costumes, candy and more during Trunk or Treat. Free and open to all. 4-6 p.m. Oct. 28. St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 3098 St. Anne's Lane NW, Atlanta. 404-237-5589, saintannes.com.
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